30th Anniversary of the EU’s Natura 2000 Network
- Submitted by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 19 May 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-04481
That the Parliament celebrates the 30th anniversary of the EU’s Natura 2000 Network; understands that the EU adopted the EU Habitats Directive and the LIFE programme in 1992, which led to the introduction of the EU-wide Natura 2000 Network; further understands that the Natura 2000 Network is the world’s largest coordinated network of protected areas, covering nearly 18% of the EU’s land area and more than 9% of the EU’s marine area; understands that 65% of the EU population lives within 5km of a Natura 2000 site, and commends BirdLife Europe, RSPB and the coalition of NGOs and volunteers involved in protecting and restoring the natural environment, fauna and flora within the network.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Ariane Burgess, Maggie Chapman, Katy Clark, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Emma Roddick, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance